Job DescriptionThe Petroleum Engineering Department invites applications for full-time faculty positions in various areas of Petroleum Engineering.The department has strong research programs with well-equipped research facilities in Enhanced Oil Recovery, Drilling Fluids, PVT, Rock Properties, Well Simulation, and Reservoir Simulation. Significant funding is available to aid in establishing research programs.The department is fully accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering & Technology (ABET), USA. Our graduate program is very active having more than 75 graduate students currently enrolled in the program.
Job Responsibility
Candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate course, advising and mentoring of students, supervision of MS and PhD thesis / dissertation and develop funded research program appropriate to his field of specialization. The successful candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to quality education and student interaction.
Compensation & Benefits
Two-year renewable contract. Competitive tax-free salaries based on qualifications and experience. All KFUPM faculty are offered free furnished air-conditioned on-campus housing unit with free essential utilities and maintenance. The appointment includes the following benefits according to the University’s policy: air ticket/s to Dammam upon appointment; annual repatriation air ticket/s for up to four persons; a contribution towards local tuition fees for school-age dependent children upto SAR 100,000 per year; two month’s annual leave; medical insurance in addition to free health care at KFUPM Clinic; end-of-service gratuity of one month base pay for each full year completed. The KFUPM campus has a range of facilities including an extensive library, computing, research and teaching laboratory facilities, a recreation center and a private beach. Relocation allowance of upto SAR 37,500 from the point of origin to Dhahran city.
Qualifications
Applicants must have an earned Ph.D. from reputable institution, possess an excellent research record and should have recent publication in the literature. He should have an experience in supervising research of graduate students, relevant teaching experience at the university level and have teaching and/or industrial experience in the respective areas.
Special Instructions to Applicants
1. Applications are invited for faculty positions for the Academic Year starting in September 2016 (Term 161) at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.2. Applicants must be fluent in English as it is the medium of instruction in the University.3. For more details about the facilities at KFUPM please visit www3.kfupm.edu.sa/facultyrect
Contact Information
Dean, College of Petroleum Engineering & GeosciencesKing Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals
KFUPM Box 5085, Dhahran 31261
Saudi ArabiaEmail: cpghr@kfupm.edu.sa
Telephone: +966 13 860-8662
Fax: +966 13 860-8663
